PDI's 13.8% Yield: Despite Coverage Shortfall, CEF Worth Considering

  • PIMCO is the premier bond CEF manager despite a distribution-coverage shortfall across its taxable funds. The PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund (PDI) dwarfs the competition in terms of assets under management and also offers one of the largest and most tempting distribution yields (currently 13.8%). This report reviews critical risks and potential rewards and then concludes with my strong opinion on investing.